solar space heater

A solar energy system designed to
provide heat to individual rooms in a building. A solar space heater collects
the Sun's energy by a solar collector and directs the energy into a thermal
mass for storage later when the space is the coldest. A thermal mass
can be a masonry wall, floor, or any storage drum used specifically to absorb
and store the energy. Many systems involve a distribution system and control
devices to circulate the heat throughout the space and to prevent loss from
the collector area. These systems may be combined with a solar
hot water system and sized to accommodate both uses.